WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Attorneys General from 14 states have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture and its Food and Nutrition Service expressing strong opposition to the proposed creation of a National Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Information Database. The proposal, as outlined in a System of Record Notice in the Federal Register, has been met with significant concern regarding its potential impact on the privacy of citizens and its align more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on July 24, 2025: * * * Alsobrooks, Warnock Renew Effort to Address Bias in Housing Appraisals, Help Families Build Generational Wealth through Homeownership This legislation will empower Marylanders with more data and tools to fight bias that would lower their homes' values * U.S. Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) joined Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) and four Senate colleagues in introdu more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- In a public comment letter submitted to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), a coalition of state attorneys general and local governments has voiced strong opposition to the agency's proposed rescission of water conservation standards for automatic commercial ice makers (ACIMs). The attorneys general, representing states including California, New York, Maryland, and several others, argue that the proposed changes undermine essential water conservation efforts mandated by t more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on July 24, 2025: * * * Bipartisan, Bicameral Group of Lawmakers Introduce Bill to End Subminimum Wages for Workers with Disabilities Today, Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D-VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, Representative Pete Sessions (R-TX-17), Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), andSenator Steve Daines (R-MT) intr more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Catholic Legal Immigration Network Inc. (CLINIC), Silver Spring, Maryland, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement emphatically opposing an Interim Final Rule concerning the imposition and collection of civil penalties for certain immigration-related violations. The letter argues that the rule, which was published in the Federal Register on June 27, creates serious issues regarding due process for noncitizens. CLINIC, reco more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Capito Participates in EPW T&I Subcommittee Hearing on Surface Transportation Improvements * To watch Chairman Capito's questions, click here or the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, participated in an EPW Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee h more PR

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, chairwoman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on July 24, 2025: * * * Chairman Capito Participates in EPW T&I Subcommittee Hearing on Surface Transportation Improvements Yesterday, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, participated in an EPW Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee hearing on p more PR

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Maryland, July 25 -- The U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command issued the following news: * * * Civil Air Patrol Cadets Explore STEM Opportunities at White Sands Missile Range By Vanessa Flores, White Sands Missile Range Public Affairs, and Jessica Sosa, White Sands Missile Range Human Resources On July 17, Civil Air Patrol Cadets visited White Sands Missile Range to learn about STEM careers on the installation. Their tour included stops at the Test, Measurement, and more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Anne Arundel County Food Bank has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) expressing serious concerns regarding the proposed National Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Information Database (NSID). The organization emphasizes the importance of SNAP as a critical federal initiative aimed at addressing hunger and enhancing health for millions of low-income households nationwide. For almost four decades, AACFB has been more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Andy Harris, R-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Andy Harris Announces Opening of Service Academy Nomination Process * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) announced that the application process for nominations to the U.S. Service Academies is now open for students hoping to join the Class of 2030. Congressman Harris will consider qualified applicants from Maryland's First Congressional District for nomination to th more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Cramer Chairs EPW Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee Hearing, Discusses Regulatory Reforms, Safe Routes to School * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure, held a hearing on the development of the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill. The hearing focused spec more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued a rule (EPA-R03-OAR-2024-0512; FRL-12099-02-R3) entitled "Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Maryland; Nitrogen Oxides Ozone Season Emissions Caps for Non-Trading Large Nitrogen Oxides Units; Amendments." EPA is approving a state implementation plan revision submitted by Maryland. This revision, Maryland Submittal #24-01, reallocates nitrogen oxides ozone season emission caps for large more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer, Maryland Delegation Members' Statement on Future of BARC * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks (both D-MD), and U.S. Representatives Glenn Ivey (MD-04), Kweisi Mfume (MD-07), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Sarah Elfreth (MD-03), Johnny Olszewski (MD-02), and April McClain Delaney (MD-06) released the following statement on more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Johnny Olszewski, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Maryland Delegation Members' Statement on Future of BARC * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks, and U.S. Representatives Steny Hoyer, Glenn Ivey, Kweisi Mfume, Jamie Raskin, Sarah Elfreth, Johnny Olszewski and April McClain Delaney (all D-Md.), released the following statement on the future of the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center: "The Beltsville Ag more PR

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on July 24, 2025: * * * Maryland Delegation Members' Statement on Future of BARC Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks, Governor Wes Moore, and U.S. Representatives Steny Hoyer, Glenn Ivey, Kweisi Mfume, Jamie Raskin, Sarah Elfreth, Johnny Olszewski and April McClain Delaney (all D-Md.), released the following statement on the future of the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center more PR

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Maryland Dental Action Coalition (MDAC), Columbia, Maryland, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration expressing concern over the potential elimination of orally ingestible unapproved prescription drug products containing fluoride for children. This letter highlights the importance of such resources in preventing dental caries among the state's youth. The MDAC was established as an independent organization in 2010 after the format more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS), Baltimore, has expressed strong opposition to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) proposed system of records, known as the National Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Information Database. DHS articulated concerns over data privacy and the potential negative impact on state autonomy as the agency prepares to implement the system. According to the Maryland DHS, the proposed USDA/FNS-15 database would po more ST

LANHAM, Maryland, July 25 (TNSrpt) -- The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development issued the following news release on July 24, 2025: * * * State of Maryland Releases 2025 Housing Needs Assessment The report provides new data and analyses concerning Maryland's housing market and housing cost burdens following the COVID-19 pandemic * NEW CARROLLTON, MD (July 24, 2025) - Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day today announced the release o more PR

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Naval Postgraduate School issued the following news: * * * NPS Meyer Scholar on the Forefront of Golden Dome Technology By MC2 Janiel Adames, NPS Public Affairs U.S. Navy Lt. Christopher Hoskins, a Spring 2025 NPS graduate, is contributing to research that could shape the future of missile defense. A Meyer Scholar and graduate of the Space Systems Operations program, Hoskins' research was recognized with the Surface Navy Association Award for Excellence in Surface  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on July 24, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Alsobrooks Co-Chairs Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee Yesterday, Ranking Member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on the Environment and Public Works Committee, Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.), co-chaired the Subcommittee hearing: "The Road Ahead: Proposals to Improve America's Transportation Infrastructure." Managing Director more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on July 22, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Jamie Raskin's Statement on Judiciary Republicans' Peddling of Expired Conspiracy Theories on David Weiss's Investigation of Hunter Biden Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement on Judiciary Republicans' fruitless fixation on peddling conspiracy th more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on July 22, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Raskin's Opening Statement at Subcommittee Hearing Examining Threats Posed by China Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, delivered opening remarks at the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet hearing examining the threat pose more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12835) on July 23, 2025, by natural resources policy specialists Anthony R. Marshak and Laura B. Comay. Here are excerpts: * * * The Rice's Whale: Conservation Efforts, Implications for Ocean Sectors, and Considerations for Congress The Rice's whale (Balaenoptera ricei; Figure 1) is a recently described species of baleen whale (i.e., whales that contain baleen plates in their  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Small Business Administration's Office of Disaster Assistance issued the following news release: * * * SBA Opens Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Clayton * SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today the opening of a Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC) in St. Louis County to assist small businesses, private nonprofit (PNP) organizations and residents affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and wildfires occur more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Senate conducted 14 committee hearings on July 23, 2025: * * * NOMINATION Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry: Committee concluded a hearing to examine the nomination of Richard Fordyce, of Missouri, to be Under Secretary of Agriculture for Farm Production and Conservation, after the nominee, who was introduced by Representative Sam Graves, testified and answered questions in his own behalf. * * * BUSINESS MEETING Committee on Banking, Housing, more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Senate conducted nine committee hearings on July 22, 2025: * * * NOMINATIONS Committee on Armed Services: Committee concluded a hearing to examine the nominations of Vice Admiral Frank M. Bradley, USN, to be admiral and Commander, United States Special Operation Command, and Lieutenant General Dagvin R.M. Anderson, USAF, to be general and Commander, United States Africa Command, after the nominees testified and answered questions in their own behalf. * * * TR more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Senate Confirms President Trump Appointee Aaron Szabo as Assistant Administrator for EPA's Office of Air and Radiation * WASHINGTON \-- The U.S. Senate has confirmed Aaron Szabo to serve as the A ssistant A dministrator of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Office of Air and Radiation. A ppointed by President Donald J. Trump, Aaron Szabo will work in his new role to advance the agenc more PR

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Maryland, July 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base Andrews (316th Wing) issued the following news: * * * Shaking things up: 3D-printed tray stops mess on flights By Staff Sgt. Alex Broome, 316th Wing Public Affairs U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua Morrison, a flight attendant with the 1st Airlift Squadron, designed and 3D-printed a smart tray to prevent salt and pepper shakers from spilling during turbulence on executive flights at Joint Base Andrews, July 21, 2025. Prod more PR

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Maryland, July 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base Andrews (316th Wing) issued the following news: * * * SparkX teams with Army Soldiers on open-source drone project By Patrick Griffith, 316th Wing Public Affairs A small team of technicians at Joint Base Andrews is helping shape the future of battlefield innovation, one 3D-printed drone at a time. The Andrews SparkX Cell Innovation and Idea Center partnered with the U.S. Army's 1st Multi-Domain Task Force from Joint Base more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. April McClain Delaney, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from McClain Delaney, Van Hollen, Alsobrooks on Administration Denial of Disaster Declaration for Western Maryland * For Immediate Release July 23, 2025 Statement from McClain Delaney, Van Hollen, Alsobrooks on Trump Administration Denial of Disaster Declaration for Western Maryland WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman April McClain Delaney and U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen a more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stefanik, Issa Reintroduce Modern Firearm Safety Act * SARATOGA N.Y., - Today, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik joined Congressman Darrell Issa (R-CA) in reintroducing the Modern Firearm Safety Act to prohibit states like New York and California from enacting unconstitutional "handgun rosters" that prevent law-abiding citizens from accessing modern, safer handgun models and r more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen Joins Bipartisan, Bicameral Group of Lawmakers in Introducing Bill to End Subminimum Wages for Workers with Disabilities * Today, Senator Chirs Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D-Va.-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, and Representative Pete Sessions (R-Texas-17) in introducing the Transformation to Compet more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen Statement on Judge Xinis Ruling that Kilmar Abrego Garcia be Returned to Maryland * Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) released the following statement regarding Judge Xinis' ruling that Kilmar Abrego Garcia must be returned to Maryland upon release in the Tennessee proceedings: "Today's ruling is important to upholding the rule of law against a lawless Trump Administrati more PR